Running Races in California — 2026

There are 875 running races in California in 2026 across 259 cities. The next upcoming race is the Run for the Rancho 2026 - Rancho Las Virgenes *NEW LOCATION* in Calabasas on June 18. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Rock to Pier Bus Trip

Sat, Jul 18 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Bus Trip to Rock to Pier

From $15 Open 40 spots left

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Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Morro Bay, CA Morro Bay

Virtual Virtual Rock to Pier10k Run1/2 Marathon

From $55 Open

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Coronado Rotary Low Tide Ride & Stride

Sat, Jul 18 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Road 5K Run/Walk (18 & Up)5K Bike Ride (18 & Up)5K Run/Walk (17 & Under) +1

From $25 Open

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Conquer The Pier at Venice Beach 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Venice, CA Venice

Road Top Dog(Love Your Pet Division) (No shirt included)Conquer The VB Pier 5K

From $40 Open

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Peach Festival 5k/10k

Sat, Jul 18 · Marysville, CA Marysville

Road Peach Festival 5kPeach Festival 10k

From $25 Open

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10th Annual We Run Richmond 5K

Sun, Jul 19 · Richmond, CA Richmond

Virtual Virtual - We Run Richmond - 5KWe Run Richmond - 5KWe Run Richmond - Kids Sprint

From $29.99 Open Closing Soon

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CaliFlow Verano Run - Griffith Park Summer 5K • 10K • 1 Miler

Sun, Jul 19 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 1 Miler5K10K

From $34.99 Open

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Strides in Recovery Beach Fun Run

Sun, Jul 19 · Hermosa Beach, CA Hermosa Beach

Open

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BATIQUITOS TRAIL

Sun, Jul 19 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open

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SoCal XC Running Camp 2026

Mon, Jul 20 · Mountain Center, CA Mountain Center

Road SoCal XC Running Camp 2026

From $130 Open Closing Soon

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Trip to Volunteer at Comic Con

Thu, Jul 23 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Open Closing Soon

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MWR Liberty: Comic Con Volunteer Interest List 2026

Thu, Jul 23 · San Diego, CA San Diego

JULY 24- Active Duty E1-E6 ONLYJULY 25 - Active Duty E1-E6 ONLYJULY 26 - Active Duty E1-E6 ONLY +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon 18 spots left

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I'm Your Huckleberry 5K (Sponsored by AREC)

Thu, Jul 23 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road I'm Your Huckleberry 5k (Sponsored by AREC)

From $20 Open 87 spots left

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Aztlan XC Classic

Sat, Jul 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 17 years and under18 years and over with Retro Shirt18 years and over (no shirt included)

From $25 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jul 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES

Sat, Jul 25 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Advanced Sailing July 25 US Sailing 101

Sat, Jul 25 · San Diego, CA San Diego

E1 - E6DoD EmployeesSponsored Civilian Guests +2

From $200 Open 8 spots left

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Joggin' for Frogmen 5K - San Diego, CA

Sat, Jul 25 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Road 5K Participant5K GORUCK Participant5K Active Duty Military Participant +1

From $10 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 25 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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MIGUEL REYES ELITE/FUN 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Fresno, CA Fresno

Road 5k Run Middle School STUDENTS5k Run College STUDENTS5K Run Walk Clydesdale +8

From $25 Open

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Break the Chains: A Walk for Cult Recovery - 2026 International Cult Awareness Month

Sat, Jul 25 · Lake Elsinore, CA Lake Elsinore

Virtual Virtual, self-paced walk/run event (Any Distance)

From $24.99 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO

Sat, Jul 25 · San Francisco, CA San Francisco

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 25 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt)Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 25 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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LBC - Good Vibes Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Jul 25 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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Eastbound's Christmas in July 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Lakeside, CA Lakeside

Road 5K - Mens Competitive Run5K - Family Fun Run (2-8 years old)5K - Family Fun Run (8+ years old) +1

From $15 Open

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Run for Coffee Lovers 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO

Sat, Jul 25 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO

Sat, Jul 25 · San Diego, CA San Diego

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run Registration5K Registration +3

From $30 Open

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Crescent City Triathlon

Sun, Jul 26 · Crescent City, CA Crescent City

Triathlon Crescent City Kid TriathlonCrescent City DuathlonAdult Triathlon Business Relay Challenge +2

From $25 Open

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Half-Marathon Training for Fun & Fitness

Sun, Jul 26 · Grass Valley, CA Grass Valley

Road Half-Marathon Training to Run for Fun and Fitness!

From $40 Open

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3rd Annual TRANS PRIDE 5K – 10K, Picnic, Resource Fair

Sun, Jul 26 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 10K Run/Walk (In-Person)ANGEL CITY FC X TRANS PRIDE 5K TICKET BUNDLE5K Run (Virtual) +1

From $15 Open

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BOO-gie Glow Run 5K 10K Half Marathon - SummerWeen Series by Califlow Runs

Sun, Jul 26 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 1 Miler5K10K +1

From $25 Open

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2026 Solana Beach Triathlon & Duathlon and Solana Beach 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · Solana Beach, CA Solana Beach

Triathlon Solana Beach 5KTriathlon Relay - 1/4 Mile Swim - 9 Mile Bike - 5K RunAquathlon (Swim-Run) - 1/4 Mile Swim - 5K Run +5

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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Courtland Pear Fair 5 and 10 Mile Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Courtland, CA Courtland

Road 5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open

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Goleta Beach Triathlon

Sun, Jul 26 · Goleta, CA Goleta

Triathlon Parent-Child TriathlonSprint AquabikeSprint Triathlon

From $50 Open

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Coveathlon #3

Thu, Jul 30 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Triathlon 1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run Relay +2

From $40 Open

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Intro into Sewing

Thu, Jul 30 · Coronado, CA Coronado

Sewing Participant

From $30 Open 10 spots left

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Run Like Leo - 2025 Virtual Event

Fri, Jul 31 · Bay Area - HQ, CA Bay Area - HQ

Virtual Run Like Leo 2026

From $45 Open

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Green Valley Lake 5k/10k/& Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Green Valley Lake, CA Green Valley Lake

Road Green Valley Lake 5kGreen Valley Lake 10KGreen Valley Lake Half Marathon

From $40 Open

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Summer Breeze

Sat, Aug 1 · San Leandro, CA San Leandro

Virtual 5K10KHALF MARATHON +1

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Tiki Time Run: Paradise Run 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon by Califlow Runs

Sat, Aug 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45.99 Open

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Pride of the Valley 5K & 10K

Sat, Aug 1 · Baldwin Park, CA Baldwin Park

Virtual Pride of the Valley 5KVirtual - Pride of the Valley 5KPride of the Valley 10K +1

From $15 Open 5 spots left

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Stronger Families Safer Kids 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Oxnard, CA Oxnard

Road Stronger 5K

From $20 Open

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Dog Days of Summer – 5K, 10K, 10M, and Half Marathon

Sat, Aug 1 · Long Beach, CA Long Beach

Road Doggie Dash 1 Mile5k10K +2

From $10 Open

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Ely Mountain Trail Race

Sun, Aug 2 · Shaver Lake, CA Shaver Lake

Road Ely Mountain Trail Race 8KEly Mountain Trail Race 14K

From $50 Open

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Run LA 10 Miler

Sun, Aug 2 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road 5K10K10 Miler

From $30 Open

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MaraFUNrun 5K

Mon, Aug 3 · Sacramento, CA Sacramento

Road 5K - I am a student who is running with my school5K - I am not affiliated with a school5K - I am running with a school or a child who is running with their school +3

From $0 Open

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Track Night Los Angeles

Tue, Aug 4 · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles

Road The Open MileThe Open 5KKids Timed 800m (ages 14 and under) +1

From $10 Open

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Coveathlon #4

Thu, Aug 6 · Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach

Triathlon 1K Swim5K Run1K Swim + 5K Run +2

From $40 Open

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Lanark Park Summer Night Lights 5K

Thu, Aug 6 · Canoga Park, CA Canoga Park

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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